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Bobby, the thing I keep wondering is: where is the anger? in addition to the lack of scoring, I have not seen any fire either. No pissed off players who are sick and tired of losing 2-1 games who take it out on the fore-check, who give that extra little bump along the boards, maybe even an extra stride or two to finish off a check. How about a fight? Clifford has as many goals as fights this season – WTF? Is it just me or is there anything better than a opposing player ending up on his ass after he touches the puck to cause him to think twice about a pass and or create opportunities?

“the thing I keep wondering is: where is the anger? in addition to the lack of scoring, I have not seen any fire either.”

… So, your answer is that the team take more penalties in order to show YOU that they’re angry about losing?

They’re professionals out there. They’re over the losses in the past and focused on winning the game in front of them. They realize automatically that if they allow their frustrations to get the best of them, it’s going to be that much tougher for them to win that game.

As Herman Edwards said … you play to win the game.

“ Is it just me or is there anything better than a opposing player ending up on his ass after he touches the puck to cause him to think twice about a pass and or create opportunities?”

… It won’t cause him to think twice at all. Like I said, they’re pros. They’re not you. They’ll get up, dust themselves off, and try to do the same damn thing on their next shift. They play to win the game.

Agree with the rest, but your last paragraph is wrong. Watch the VAN-CHI series and the VAN-BOS series to see how defense become weary of big hits on forecheck and hesitate and make other poor decisions.

… I saw those series, and you’re overstating the impact caused by the hits on the forecheck. Guys are more wary of turning the puck over than whether they get hit or not. No one enjoys getting hit, but everyone will willingly take a hit to make the proper play.

JT is there a reason why you find it necessary to take an honest post and turn it into an insult of this guy personally? seriously? what kind of asshole are you? I also suspect that by your response, you have never played any organized sport at a competitive level. Players very well think twice about hits – especially ones that they feel for the next three days. The problem is that Brown is pretty much the only one hitting with any effectiveness, and even his hits have tapered down.

Penner healthy scratch again, what does that mean for his value? Wouldn’t it be better that he plays and maybe we might be able to salvage something for him. Don’t get me wrong , i like the 2 kids in the line up but i would think Penner on the fourth line is better then him sitting.

“Penner healthy scratch again, what does that mean for his value? Wouldn’t it be better that he plays and maybe we might be able to salvage something for him. ”

… Yes, it would be better that he played, whether he’s going to be traded or not. But, the story of this season’s team has been a constant struggle against bad luck and bad management. Not surprised it’s continuing.

Late to the Party but that is what work and tape delay does to you..
Right On game!! TG Dallas didn’t do us in like the last time we played there …They sure rushed the end of the second and third.
Latte..he is a speedy little playmaker..eyes all over finding the open man..got to appreciate him!
Anyone know how we can slip him some Growth Hormone :0
Congrtats to our Rookies! WTG
GO KINGS GO!!!

Well its about time those two rookies got a goal! What took them so long? Oh wait this is only their second game! Lol! I am waiting for the rest of the guys to score! Congrats to to King and Nolan on a great game! My 2 new favorite players!